To those of you who hadn't heard, we were in a pretty serious car accident. The amazing thing is that none of us - Benny, Andrew, Joey and I - were seriously hurt. We know that it was truly the hand of our very merciful God that kept us safe that drizzly morning. The Excursion was totalled, but it was a small price to pay for the lives and health of my boys and me.
Well, alot of people have asked me to post pictures of our totalled Excursion. So, I am.
Please enjoy this interactive post entitled: "What It's Like To Be In A Car Crash"

This lovely view is from the driver's seat. Imagine your vehicle sliding backwards across both lanes, but remember that you aren't actually controlling the vehicle, because it's doing whatever it full well pleases!! I honestly felt like I was on a really bad amusement park ride.
Put your imagination glasses back on, kids, and flip this image upside-down so you can exerience climbing out of a vehicle through the rear window while the vehicle is upside down. Better yet, just flip your monitor over! I have no idea why I chose to go all the way to the rear window, when my window was already conveniently busted out for me. My much more rational sons calmly exited through their conveniently-busted-out window!
Here she lies, may she rest in peace.
BTW: We are thoroughly impressed with the safety and reliability of the FORD EXCURSION. So, just in case there are any FORD executives reading this post who need a big, big family to test drive a big reliable vehicle for them, they'll know that we think FORD EXCURSIONS are the best vehicle ever.
(This is eerily reminiscent of my high school cheerleading memories!)
Enough of my foolishness. We are truly thankful to the Lord for his miraculous provision and can't say that enough.
Enough of my foolishness. We are truly thankful to the Lord for his miraculous provision and can't say that enough.
THANK YOU, LORD!!!

10 comments:
Oh my Katie! I am so glad everyone is alright!
Kelly
Yes, Thank the Lord for His goodness toward us. His hand of protection was certainly on you all. I am so glad that no one was badly hurt. The vehicle tells it all!!
Praising the Lord with you, The Stokesies here in Florida, missing the Stokesie still in Arkansas.
Oh wow! That must have been a bit scary! Glad you all are ok.
We are so grateful to the Lord for His protection over you all. He is such a merciful God!
We are right there with you about the safety of the Ford Excursion!
Love you all!
Molly
Katie, we are praising our Almighty God that y'all are still here with us. I haven't gotten over that accident since you told me about it and seeing pictures of it gives me chills and makes me praise God more for you!!
Love you and wish I could just see you all and give you a big hug!!
Tina
We Praise God and give Him honor for His mercies.
Thanks for giving us all the details in your usual dry humor!
We think you should put the Excursion up by the highway with a huge sign, DON'T TEXT AND DRIVE :)
Oh, yeah and the FORD Excursion must be the best SUV EVER!!! (Did you hear that, Ford execs?)
Love,
Beth
--who thought accidents like that only happened in stories like the one on our 4-H website ;)
Katie,
The Lord of Hosts was with you on that dreary day, and always will be. You and yours shall not be forsaken or abandoned. We praise Him with you. I do have a question though...
With my knowledge of your family I can't help but wonder... immediately after the accident, was it before or after your prayers of thanksgiving, did Joey say, "Do it again, Mommy!"?
Mr. Franklin
Katie, God's merciful hand has once again proven to be powerful on behalf of our family. You don't know what tears of relief and thankfulness we shed when Robert called!
So glad everyone is well and healthy. Praying for you about another vehicle.
Love,
Mother, who remembers what
it is like to hang upside-down by a seat belt ehilr trying to figure out how to get out of a squished car!
Katie,
I think God for all y'all's (isn't that a great word?) safety!!!!
Lynn (in case you don't remember me... I'm your Momma's friend from HAH) :-)
Katie,
I just saw the pictures. I am so thankful to our Lord that you are all safe. The Lord is good.
Cristal in Florida
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